E-Commerce Toolbox

The Internet’s global reach has made possible a cost-effective means for marketing products and services overseas. Companies that establish a corporate web site, which publicizes their products and services, provides an electronic mechanism for safe and secure electronic transactions, features order tracking, and lists products’ technical specifications can easily apply electronic commerce to international marketing. Small and medium sized companies can marshal available resources to broaden market presence internationally by adopting some of these e-commerce or electronic business practices.

Here You Will Find...

This site brings together information and resources the U.S. Department of Commerce and other U.S. government agencies offer to U.S. businesses interested in using the Internet to increase exports.

Global Internet Users in millions of users from 2000 until 2008 – 2000: 390 users; 2001: 489 users; 2002: 616 users; 2003: 721 users; 2004: 867 users; 2005: 989 users; 2006: 1168 users; 2007: 1344 users; 2008: 1542 users

E-Export Resources

I have an overseas order... How do I fill it?

Congratulations! You've successfully marketed your product overseas. Learn how to negotiate pricing, ship your product, get paid, and lay the groundwork for future sales and service.